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My wife and I had wanted to visit the Atacama Desert for some time and had always said we should stay at Awasi and so our expectations were high and we were certainly not disappointed - it all started when we met the charming Director General ( Matias ) in London last year.

He had so much passion for his hotel that you knew it would be good and indeed everything that I asked was catered for - even a tripod for my camera to take photos of the sky at night ( which incidentally was amazing and again Awasi organised a very special trip with a guy called Jorge - we would thoroughly recommend him )

Back to Awasi - it is in San Pedro but is like a luxury haven amongst a very touristy town which I am sure is interesting but there was never a need to go into town as we were fully occupied by our tremendous guide ( Diego ) and his driver ( Christian ) - what a team - our main remit was to see as much as we could but preferably with no tourists - Diego managed to do just that and we had a great time - such an interesting place with such diverse landscapes - quite incredible

As for our room - it was fabulous

As for the hotel staff - all excellent especially Andreas ( who stayed up very late one night to make us a cup of coffee on our return from a night star gazing expedition - he even kept the open fire going for us ) and of course Son ( who managed to reserve my table for our entire stay of 4 nights )

We were very privileged to meet up with Matias and his beautiful wife in Santiago and he was genuinely interested in our stay and whether there were any improvements to make - he has another property in Patagonia which will be a must for us - they are also opening another near Iguazu Falls which I am sure will also be amazing

My last words on this are simply - Atacama is fantastic and the only way to do it is to stay at Awasi - you will not regret it

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Stayed: February 2014, travelled as a couple

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“Fantastic” is definitely the word that I would use to describe just lovely guests as yourself and Mrs. Rees. It was definitely a pleasure in assisting with your reservations after Matias placed us in contact with you.

We were just so happy to know that the tripod we had worked perfectly for your camera. We were a bit worried about it as we wanted to ensure your time at Awasi was a memorable one.

We all send you our best (including Matias & Veronica, which by the way also had a great dinner with you in Santiago), and simply cannot wait to make your upcoming Awasi experiences as memorable or even more so than this one. We love having guests like you and your wife who are just so engaging and allow us to be a part of your experience.

Our Warmest Regards,

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We have just added Awasi Atacama to our list of peak life experiences. We had the most magnificent 3-night stay, and we loved every minute of it. The lodge itself is beautifully appointed, and our suite was spectacular. The food was fabulous, and the staff attentive in every way.

We especially loved having our own personal guide--Maria Isabel Sagues (Mabel)--who couldn't have been more helpful and thoughtful from the moment we arrived. Mabel talked with us in detail about our abilities and limitations (we are 65-year-old women), helped us tailor our expeditions according to our desires and altitude concerns, guided us down a canyon trek with her strong arms, played lovely music in the vehicle during each outing, engaged us in interesting conversation, and overall created one of the most memorable travel experiences we've had in our 39 years of exotic and unique expeditions together.

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Stayed: March 2014, travelled as a couple

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How great to hear from you both again! Mabel says hello and remembers you gals very well…we all did. It was always such a pleasure having conversations with you both throughout the times that you arrived at the property from your excursions. Your excitement and joy was visible and only re-instated to us that we were doing a good job.

It was definitely “awesome” having you ladies at our oasis in the desert. We would love to see more of the pictures that you took while out on the desert with Mabel. We only got a glimpse of a few of them that you showed us when you were leaving and loved it. We are just so honored that you have chosen us to be the top of your peak life experiences. I sure hope that we may impact your experience throughout another great place – the Chilean Patagonia. Back in November 2013, we opened up a private reserve and it would be another honor for us, if you were to allow us to show you around this area.

Hope to see you soon!

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The 3 of us shared a large room, and we had an amazing time. Wished we had more than 3 nights - friendly and helpful staff, great food, a knowledgable guide who delivered what we had hoped to see and more ..... And so much more to explore, so we will be back and staying at the Awasi again.

Room Tip: Do state your preference and I am sure Awasi will help; our room was across the road and quieter.

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Stayed: February 2014, travelled with friends

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Happy to know that you and your friends enjoyed your time at the property.

Isn’t it just great to be able to share your traveling journeys with good friends? Please send our best to your travel companions and we sure hope to see you next time for more than just 3 nights. We sure tried to squeeze as much as possible, especially knowing that you all enjoy the very active excursions at the desert.

Let us know ahead of time of your planned travel dates and maybe you can all squeeze in Awasi Patagonia. We will re-open for our 2nd season on September 15th, 2014 and would love to show you around the “World’s 8th Wonder” in a very private and tailor-made experience.

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We spend 3 nights at Awasi, and we loved it. The staff was wonderful in every way. Thanks to Andres for making all our request happen, also to Son our waiter and special thanks to Chef Juan Pablo Mardones for the delicious meals he prepared for us, and he even gave us recipes for several meals that we love. Also our guides Marcela and Christian made itineraries for us so that we could see as much as possible in our short stay but always making sure that our desires were met to the last detail. We can't say enough of Awasi, if your going to Atacama there is no other place I will recommend,is worth every penny you spend there. Thank you Awasi !!!!! Ernesto and Maria Elena Fuentes

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Stayed: March 2014, travelled as a couple

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It is so nice to see a great title to your feedback – it already gives me a smile even before reading it. We really did love having you at our property and Chef Mardones sends his best. He wants you to know that anytime you wish to receive any of the recipes from the time you were there, feel free to reach out. It would be his pleasure to provide them over to you.

Marcela and Christian still feel that they can show you many more great “spots” throughout the Atacama desert. With only 3 nights, they tried their best to show you as much as possible but enjoyed your company very much and are eager to show you even more that the desert has to offer. Maybe, you might both return in a few months and not only see more of the Atacama Desert but may combine it with our new property at the Patagonia – Awasi Patagonia!

Our doors will always be open for you both.

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Awasi Team

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We spent 3 nights at Awasi. This was a fantastic experience. The food is delicous, the staff very friendly, our guide Pierre enthousiastic! He adviced us the right excursions and shared his passion for the nature.Thank you for this wonderful time!

Stayed: March 2014, travelled as a couple

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We stayed at Awasi - our family of 3 - in February 2014. As other reviewers have said, we expected it to be amazing, but it even exceeded our expectations. Though the hotel itself is indeed luxurious, - exquisitely comfortable, down to the finest detail - it's the staff and level of personal attention which sets Awasi apart from the rest. The excursions - these consist of individual, personal guides who spend your entire stay, just with you, taking you on an itinerary mutually designed according to your desires. Our guide went above and beyond, providing extras at all times of the day, including scheduling a stargazing tour for us (even after we were explicitly told that they were cancelled for our dates b/c the moon was too bright), and an excursion the a.m. before our departure, to see petroglyphs and then to a small, remote town which we had specifically requested. The dining - our daughter is a vegetarian, and the staff had made provisions for her from our first meal there. They could not do enough to be flexible and accommodating. Yet the food is delicious - often local and fresh. And the staff warm and attentive.Awasi is truly outstanding. It's a beautiful hotel in a magnificent location. The staff conveys the feeling they know and care about you, personally, while providing the highest level of service. We would recommend Awasi to anyone who is traveling to St. Pedro Atacama.

Stayed: February 2014, travelled with family

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How wonderful it is to open up a comment and see that we’re thought of as “Absolutely the best…”!It is truly an honor to had welcome you to our oasis in the desert and show you around.

It is always very important that our guests do not miss out any of the local fare, so even though your daughter is vegetarian, we really wanted to ensure that she was able to delight in what we have to offer. Having a professional staff working for a maximum of 16 guests, we can always make sure that even the smallest (yet most important) aspects of your meals are according to your dietary restrictions.

We are sure that you will all enjoy spending time at our newest property, Awasi Patagonia in the Chilean Patagonia. Let us welcome you to this part of South America that has so much to offer.

See you soon,

Awasi Team

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We spent 3 nights recently at Awasi- a family of 3. We stayed in a rectangular room, and had plenty of space. 2 separate courtyards-outdoor shower and lovely amenities. Our guide Diego was awesome and we learned so much from him about the area. The staff really shines at this resort, always doing their best to make you happy. They could not have been more delightful. My only complaint was the lack of air conditioning. As a picky American who lives in the South, the room was hot for us, and at times the water pressure was nonexistent during showers. However, Awasi is a stunning resort, worth the travel time and money! Everything is included,including antihistamines when my husband's allergies acted up. They even had a special menu for my child, printed with her name on it. They actively engaged her in conversations in Spanish, which I appreciated, as she studies in school at home! Thanks for a great trip everyone-you are much appreciated:)

Stayed: February 2014, travelled with family

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Great to have received your very candid feedback on your experience with us, as it is much appreciated.

It was definitely a pleasure having you all at our property and engaging with your daughter in Spanish. Diego sends his best to you all and loved showing you around to your home, away from home.

We appreciate your honesty on how you felt during your time at the suite. Our rooms are made out of adobe, wood and stone and naturally retain the cool air, providing a very comfortable environment. However, for those that require a bit more cooling we can provide fans upon our guests’ request at reception.

We sure will take your suggestions into consideration and appreciate you advising us on your thoughts based on your experience with us. It would be great to get your notes on our newest property in the Chilean Patagonia – Awasi Patagonia, and we can assure you that your daughter will be able to practice her Spanish.

See you soon!

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Price Range:
£961 - £1,539 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Hotel Class:4.5 star — Awasi Atacama - Relais & Chateaux 4.5*

Number of rooms: 10

Official Description (provided by the hotel):

Luxury lodge located in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Only property in the region to be an affiliate of Relais & Chateaux. With only 10 ample rooms, we provide tailor-made experiences, assigning a private guide and a 4x4 vehicle to each room....more less

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Also Known As:

Awasi Hotel San Pedro De Atacama

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